Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer and Kitchen Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity in a fast-paced environment. You will work with production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver flavorful meals.

Responsibilities include preparing foods per recipes, setting up stations, measuring and chopping, using ovens and slicers, plating and storing safely, and maintaining cleanliness while delivering friendly guest service. Training opportunities and growth available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as sanitation and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests and coworkers
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Experience as a cook

Food safety knowledge

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity in a fast-paced environment. You will work with production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver flavorful meals.

Responsibilities include preparing foods per recipes, setting up stations, measuring and chopping, using ovens and slicers, plating and storing safely, and maintaining cleanliness while delivering friendly guest service. Training opportunities and growth available.